Co 9 S 8 /Co as a High‐Performance Anode for Sodium‐Ion Batteries with an Ether‐Based Electrolyte

Co 9 S 8 has been regarded as a desirable anode material for sodium‐ion batteries because of its high theoretical capacity. In this study, a Co 9 S 8 anode material containing 5.5 wt % Co (Co 9 S 8 /Co) was prepared by a solid‐state reaction. The electrochemical properties of the material were studied in carbonate and ether‐based electrolytes (EBE). The results showed that the material had a longer cycle life and better rate capability in EBE. This excellent electrochemical performance was attributed to a low apparent activation energy and a low overpotential for Na deposition in EBE, which improved the electrode kinetic properties. Furthermore, EBE suppressed side reactions of the electrode and electrolyte, which avoided the formation of a solid electrolyte interphase film.